Dear Editor
“Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live.”- St. John 11:25.
Easter has always been the bedrock of Christianity from time immemorial. Even among non-believers Easter holds a special place of hope. There is a spirit of anticipation of Easter. This anticipation begins during Holy Week and climaxes on Easter Sunday with the resurrection of Jesus. Easter brings a sense of calmness and mindful discourse within the secular and religious realms. Not to be outdone, in education circles Easter brings with it some off time from the rigors of academic and intellectual dialogue. The resurrection power of Easter provides the best opportunity for strongholds in our lives to be broken. The chains of depression, shame, guilt, associated with masturbation, adultery, fornication, gambling, and lust are no match for the miraculous power of Jesus Christ. The trial, crucifixion, burial and resurrection of Jesus show the selfless and sacrificial love of a father towards his children. Our Heavenly Father’s love knows no bounds. The death and burial of Jesus Christ must have brought joy to Satan who again miscalculated. Satan’s first miscalculation was when he was banished from Heaven due to his pride. He desired to be God, not to be a servant of God. Easter therefore serves as a time of humility and adherence to the will and purpose of God. Too often, many of us allow our sinful nature to derail us from the purpose God has for us and this has consequences. In Roman 6:23, we are reminded that the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. After Adam sinned, the only way for humanity to be restored was by God sending his only begotten son Jesus to die on Calvary’s cross for our sins. The obedience of Jesus sets the perfect spiritual framework for all of us. Unfortunately, many of us are still defiant and choose disobedience. Yet, many of us choose despair over hope. Yet, many of us choose eternal damnation over eternal life. Our daily embrace of sin and disobedience runs counter to the teaching of Christ. Easter has a transformative power that only those who accept Jesus as their personal savior can experience. The transformative power of Jesus touches both the physical and the spiritual being. Easter lifts the burden and shame many of us walk around with daily. In the gospel of St. Matthew 11:28, we are comforted by the words, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” We live in a world where we are consumed daily by chaos, wars, domestic violence, bullying, homicide, hatred, and various acts of criminal cruelty that make us stressed and burdened. Easter, provides us with that joy and peace of mind that one day we too will overcome. In a world void of hope, Easter is that hope. Easter is about sharing and rescue. God shared his only begotten son with the world. In sharing His son, humanity was rescued and provided with a pathway to salvation. God is good! Easter is a time of spiritual freshness. It is a time of spiritual awakening and renewal. It is only by spending time in the word of God that we can experience such hope, such renewal, such restoration of both our physical and spiritual well-being. The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the ultimate declaration that death and the grave have been defeated. Christ’s empty tomb at Golgotha serves as a powerful and lasting reminder of victory over death. On this Resurrection Sunday may our lives be spiritually renewed? May we conduct an introspection of our lives and improve on those areas that require restoration. May this Easter be one of hope, peace and transformation? May we realize that the labourers are few and may we take on the mantle to spread the word of God to those whom we encounter daily. Lord on this Easter, we humbly pray that a transformative change will occur in our lives. May, the Holy Spirit anoint those of us who seek this power. May, your will be done on earth, as it is in Heaven.
In the words of the apostle Matthew in chapter 28 and verses 5-6, the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay.”
Wayne Campbell is an educator and social commentator with an interest in development policies as they affect culture and or gender issues.
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